EB Visas

EB-1 Visas

This type of visa is given to immigrant workers who are considered “priority workers,” which grants them first preference in obtaining a green card. Priority workers are classified in three sub-groups: (1) persons with extraordinary ability in the field of science, art, education, business, or athletics, (2) outstanding professors and researchers, and (3) executives and managers of multinational companies interested in starting a new business/office in the U.S.

EB-2 Visas

This type of visa Is given to immigrant workers who have advanced degrees or considered individuals of exceptional ability in science, art, or business. These immigrants are considered second-preference applicants.

EB-2 NIW Green Card

The waiver is available under the second preference employment-based (EB-2) category, which is available for immigrants with advanced degrees or who are considered individuals of exceptional ability in science, art, or business. This means that in order to qualify for a national interest waiver, the foreign national must first qualify for an EB-2 visa.

EB-3 Visas

This type of visa is for third-preference immigrant workers, such as skilled workers (who have at least two years of experience or training), professionals with bachelor’s degrees, and other workers who are able to work in positions that require less than two years’ experience or training.

EB-4 Visas

This type of visa is for special immigrant religious workers, as well as other types of applicants, such as broadcasters, physicians, members of armed forces, employees of an international organization, retired NATO-6 employees, Iraqis who have offered aid to the U.S., Iraqi and Afghan translators, and others.

EB-5 Visas

This type of visa is for employment creation investors who must invest between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 new full-time jobs for U.S. citizens and legal immigrants.